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Warning: Email phishing campaign targeting ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥


Aug. 15, 2023 The University has identified an email phishing campaign targeting ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ email recipients. The email asks the recipient to set up a two-factor authentication. The email looks like an official ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ email with the University logo at the top of the message. The email prompts recipients to set up a two-factor (2FA) authentication […]

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August 15, 2023

Explore innovative technologies at Tech Day 2023 on Aug 24


August 11, 2023 All ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ faculty and staff are invited to take part in Tech Day hosted by ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Information Technology Services on Aug. 24. Tech Day is an annual ed tech innovation day and includes multiple tracks and virtual sessions centered on a new theme each year. The theme of “Taking it to the […]

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August 11, 2023

Volunteer for fall semester move-in


Be part of a cherished University tradition Aug. 15, 2023 The Offices of Admission and Housing and Residential Life call upon faculty and staff to volunteer for fall semester move-in. Join us from Friday, Sept. 1, to Monday, Sept. 4, with shifts available daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why Volunteer? Become part of […]

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³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ takes on Stony Brook Sept. 8 in season home opener


Faculty and staff can purchase $5 tickets ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Football opens the 2023 season Friday, Sept. 8, when they take on Stony Brook under the lights at 7 p.m. Faculty and Staff can purchase tickets for just $5 as Rhody Football celebrates Teacher Appreciation Day. For more information, please visit GoRhody.com/tickets or call the Ryan Center […]

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August 10, 2023

e-Campus Maintenance Scheduled August 11-12


August 7, 2023 Please note that all e-Campus modules will be down for scheduled upgrades and maintenance beginning Friday, August 11, at 4 p.m. and will be complete by Saturday, August 12, at approximately 11 a.m. The system will not be accessible to all users during this period. Please plan accordingly. It is recommended that all […]

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August 7, 2023

Re-striping/painting of 3 parking lots set to begin early next week


Aug. 4, 2023 Transportation and Parking Services will re-stripe and paint three Kingston Campus parking lots on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Anyone who is parked in one of the following lots must move their vehicle by noon on Monday, Aug 7: The Keaney and Kappa Delta lots and the lots to the rear of Adams and […]

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August 4, 2023

Call for submissions now open for International Education Week, Nov. 13–17, 2023


Aug. 4, 2023 ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥â€™s International Education Week Planning Committee invites faculty, colleges, departments, centers, and student organizations to submit events celebrating international education opportunities and ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥â€™s efforts to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. International Education Week is a national celebration initiated by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. […]

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University saddened by loss of Professor George Veyera


Aug. 3, 2023 The University is saddened to learn of the passing of Professor George Veyera. He died peacefully in his sleep at home Thursday, July 27.   A 1978 graduate of the ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥, George returned to ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ as an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering in 1988. He was named associate […]

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August 3, 2023

Family Weekend planning for faculty/staff


August 2, 2023 This year’s Family Weekend will be held Sept. 29 through Oct. 1. Faculty and staff who are planning events for Family Weekend should register them with the Office of Student Involvement prior to September 8 to be included in the full schedule. To register your event, fill out this event request form. […]

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August 2, 2023

Thomas Cooley named assistant vice president for housing and resident life and student development


July 31, 2023 Dear ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Community, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Cooley to the position of assistant vice president for housing and residential life and student development.  Tom comes to ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ from Carnegie Mellon University and brings with him more than 20 years of experience in higher education, including housing, residence […]

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July 31, 2023

A celebration of the life of the late Agnes Doody, professor emerita


July 24, 2023 The University community is invited to attend a celebration of the life of the late Agnes Doody, a beloved and innovative professor who worked at ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ for more than 45 years. The ceremony will be held Friday, July 28, at 9:30 a.m. in Swan Hall. The celebration can also be viewed online. Professor […]

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July 24, 2023

University saddened by loss of Professor Emeritus James O. Prochaska


Known around the world for his research on behavior change, its impact on improving human health July 17, 2023 A founder of the ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥â€™s Cancer Prevention Research Center, world renowned researcher, behavior change expert and ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Professor Emeritus James O. Prochaska died Sunday, July 9. Born in Detroit, Michigan […]

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July 14, 2023

University mourns loss of David Maslyn


Served University for years as professor, dean of University Libraries July 11, 2023 Known for his wit, understanding, humility, kindness, frugality and handiness with tools during his 40 years of service to the ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥, Professor David C. Maslyn, Sr. died peacefully at Westerly Hospital July 2. He was born to Lawrence and […]

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July 10, 2023

Wireless network changes requiring action on July 17


July 10, 2023 Due to the expiration of a digital certificate used in the Wifi Authentication process for ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥_Secure and eduroam, beginning Monday, July 17, all devices using these WiFi networks will need to go through the WiFi onboarding process in order to reconnect. On this date, your device will most likely fail to connect […]

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Ana Barraza joins ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ as new director of Women’s Center


July 10, 2023 To Our ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Community, We are happy to share that Ana Barraza has been appointed the director of the ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Women’s Center. A proud ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ alumna, Ana brings more than two decades of experience in higher education, primarily in the areas of access to education for students from underrepresented populations and mentoring […]

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Michelle Fontes appointed assistant vice president for community, equity, and diversity


July 5, 2023 To Our ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Community, I am happy to share that Michelle Fontes has been appointed assistant vice president for community, equity, and diversity, effective July 3. Michelle has served in the interim role since May 2022, providing leadership, organizational development, and program management related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including direct oversight […]

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July 5, 2023

Kingston Campus 2022 Water Quality Report


June 29, 2023 The Kingston Campus 2022 Drinking Water Quality Report is now available to the campus community. The report provides water quality testing data and information demonstrating how our water quality compares to the standards set by regulatory agencies, as well as information about how water is provided to the Kingston Campus. For more information on […]

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June 29, 2023

³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ statement on Supreme Court affirmative action ruling


June 29, 2023 Today, the United States Supreme Court released its decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. (SFAI) v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and SFAI v. University of North Carolina, et al. The court’s decision holds that race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and UNC violate the equal protection clause of the 14th […]

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Portion of Complex Road to be closed starting July 5


The portion of Complex Road from Fayerweather Hall and the Potter Health Services building south to Browning Hall will be closed for underground steam utility repairs from Wednesday, July 5, through Friday, Aug. 4. Access to the Roger Williams Complex area will be via West Alumni Avenue; access to Eddy Hall will be available via […]

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June 26, 2023

e-Campus maintenance scheduled June 24-25


June 22, 2023 Please note that all e-Campus modules will be down for scheduled upgrades and maintenance beginning Saturday, June 24, at 9 a.m. The system is expected to be back online no later than 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 25. The system will not be accessible to users during this period. Please plan accordingly. […]

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June 22, 2023

³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Police to hold active threat training exercise June 23


June 21, 2023 The ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ Police Department will be conducting an active threat training exercise on Friday, June 23. The trainings will take place in Ballentine Hall, Davis Hall, and the library. While these trainings will occur outside of business hours, the areas being used will be marked with signs indicating police training in progress. These […]

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June 21, 2023

University renews Public Safety policies on fire safety, updates policy on Administration of Sponsored Agreements and Gifts, and approves new policy on Relocation Allowances


June 19, 2023 Effective June 6, the University has renewed a suite of Public Safety policies relative to fire safety (Access Box Keys, Fire Exit Drills, Fire Protection System Impairment, Hot Work Permitting, and Residential Sprinkler Protection). In addition, the policy on Fire Watches was retired and returned to Public Safety to manage. These renewed […]

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June 19, 2023

Register events for Homecoming Weekend in October


Faculty/staff planning Homecoming events are encouraged to complete form June 16, 2023 Homecoming Weekend will be held Friday, Oct. 13, through Sunday, Oct. 15 this year. This annual celebration includes many reasons for alumni, friends, faculty and staff to come back to campus. Read more about the changes to this year’s Homecoming Weekend. As always, […]

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June 16, 2023

Plains Road Lot closed June 18-30


June 14, 2023 The Plains Road Lot (Lot 25) will be closed beginning Sunday, June 18 through Friday, June 30, during which time the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy will hold a two-week police motorcycle training course.   During this period, alternate parking will be available in the resident parking lot on Flagg Road (Lot 20). […]

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June 14, 2023

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